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Storing Cylinders Finding the right place to store your cylinders safely.

Gas cylinders are large, heavy and relatively unstable due to the small base-diameter-to-height ratio. It is important to adhere to a few simple rules when storing your gas cylinders:

  • Store cylinders appropriately.
  • Store cylinders in a well-ventilated covered area, preferably outside on a level, well drained  surface, in shadow and under roof.
  • Store cylinders vertically and securely to prevent them from toppling.
  • Store full and empty cylinders separately, rotating your cylinder stock holdings so the oldest cylinders are used first.
  • Segregate cylinders by the properties of the gas (flammable, inert, oxidant and so on). It is not allowed to store cylinders with flammable content together with other cylinders.
  • Cylinder valves should be closed when cylinder is not in use.
  • Safety caps should always be in place and secured.
  • Safety signs according to legislations have to be set up on the storage area.

Beware of:

  • The properties of the gas.
  • Specific requirements for certain products.
  • Storage of cryogenic, liquefied and heavier-than-air compressed gases should be sited with due regard to the dangers of the gases’ collecting in low-lying areas such as drains, basements and ducts.


Remember:

  • Never store flammable cylinders with other gas cylinders.
  • Never store other products in a cylinder store, particularly flammable materials such as fuel, oil, paint or corrosive liquids; this may result in a hazardous situation.
  • Never store LPG cylinders within five meters of other gas cylinders. The use of a firewall can help to reduce the distances.
  • Electric components in the storage area of flammable gases have to fulfil special rules.
  • No smoking and no other ignition sources.
  • No mobile phones in an EX-area.

 

In case of fire:

  • Call the fire brigade.
  • Evacuate the area.
  • Remove the cylinders if it is considered as safe.
  • If they cannot be removed, cool the cylinders with water, from a safe place.
  • Mark cylinders which have been exposed for heat.

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